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Propranolol and Neuro storming.pptx
1. Investigating the Role of Propranolol
in Paroxysmal Sympathetic
Hyperactivity
Anna Sandler, PharmD Candidate, 2023
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2. Learning Objectives
Explain the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and
clinical features of paroxysmal sympathetic
hyperactivity.
Recognize current treatments for paroxysmal
sympathetic hyperactivity.
Synthesize available evidence to determine place in
therapy of propranolol.
Apply findings for a patient case.
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3. Patient case
EG is a 19 year-old male with no significant past medical history who is
brought to Lutheran General Hospital (LGH) with multiple fractures and a
head injury after a high-speed motorcycle accident. Imaging revealed
intraparenchymal, ventricular and subdural hemorrhages on the left side as
well as multiple fractures. The patient underwent immediate interventions
and was admitted to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU).
Imaging
Initial
Interventions
• Seizing upon
arrival
• Hypotensive
• GCS: 5
Physical
Exam/Vitals
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• Multiple
hemorrhages
• Scapular,
tibial, fibular
and sacral
fractures
• Intubation
• External
fixation of
tibial/fibular
fractures
• EVD
placement
4. Patient case-continued
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EG remains intubated and sedated. His medication regimen has changed
due to seizure activity, high heart rate (HR) and elevated temperatures.
Indication Medication Notes
Neuro
management
Levetiracetam
Hydralazine
0.9% NaCl and 3%
NaCl
Levetiracetam: 750 mg BID, Increased from 500
mg BID due to EEG activity
Hydralazine PRN for systolic BP < 140 mmHg
0.9% NaCl continuous infusion
3% NaCl PRN low Na goals
Analgo-
sedation
Fentanyl, propofol Titrated to goal pain/sedation levels
Infection Vancomycin and
Meropenem
Discontinuing with culture results
Sputum grew methicillin- susceptible
Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
Prophylaxis Enoxaparin 30 mg SubQ BID
Elevated HR
and temps
Gabapentin
Propranolol
Propranolol increased to 50 mg QID
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Clinical Question
During rounds, a medical resident asks whether EG’s
antibiotics need to be changed due to his persistent elevated
temperatures. The attending explains this is most likely due
to sympathetic hyperactivity and asks you about
propranolol.
What is the evidence behind propranolol in sympathetic
hyperactivity?
6. Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. doi:10.3389/fneur.2020.00081. Accessed August 9, 2022
https://www.ems1.com/traumatic-brain-injury/articles/quick-take-risk-factors-and-interventions-for-patients-with-
tbi-OXdT3hiYO8DN9iTf/, accessed August 7, 2022
Sakai, K.,. Egypt J Neurosurg 37, 7 (2022). Accessed August 9, 2022
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Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity
(PSH)
• Disordered regulation of the autonomic
system.
• Most commonly after severe traumatic
brain injury (TBI)-worse outcomes in
deeper injuries (parenchyma, brainstem).
• Variable incidence rate (8-33%)
• Associated with worse outcomes secondary
to complications, under-recognition, and
misdiagnosis.
More common in
males and
younger patients
7. Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Baguley IJ. Med Hypotheses. 2008;70(1):26-35. Accessed Aug 9, 2022
Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. Accessed Aug 9, 2022
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Pathophysiology
• Several theories exist
• Excitatory/inhibitory ratio
(EIR) theory
• Inhibition of descending
and afferent non-noxious
feedback impaired
TBI
Normal PSH
SEI
BEI
BEI
SEI
Non-
noxious
stimuli
Non-
noxious
stimuli
Non-
painful
Painful
Loss of
inhibition
8. Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
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Pathophysiology
• Neuroendocrine perspective:
Uncontrollable adrenergic
outflow
• Increased norepinephrine
(NE), dopamine (D),
epinephrine (E) and
adrenocorticotropic hormone
(ACTH)
TBI
Normal PSH
NE
E
D NE
NE
E
E
D
D
Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. Accessed Aug 9, 2022
9. Clinical Presentation
• Tachycardia and hypertension
• Tachypnea: respiratory alkalosis
Cardio/pulmonary
• Diaphoresis Dehydration
• Hyperthermia
Temperature
• Rapid onset, duration varies, untreated: 20-30 minutes
• Triggers: ET suctioning, loud noises, repositioning
Episode course
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UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/paroxysmal-sympathetic-
hyperactivity#H395247466. Accessed August 9, 2022
Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
10. • Based on clinical
symptoms+ diagnosis of
exclusion
• PSH Assessment Measure
(PSHam)
• Clinical Feature Scale+
Diagnosis Likelihood Tool
(DLT)
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Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Diagnosis
PSHam
CFS
HR, RR, SBP,
Temp,
Sweating,
Posturing
DLT
Paroxysmal,
temporal
features,
response to
medications
UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/paroxysmal-sympathetic-
<8= PSH unlikely
8-16= PSH possible
≥17 = PSH probable
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Knowledge Check
• What are EG’s risk factors for developing PSH?
• What clinical features does EG present with on 7/28-7/29 that
are consistent with PSH?
• What are some differentials that could lead to misdiagnosis of
PSH?
Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
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Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Current Treatment
•Reducing stimulation
•Physiotherapy
•Sedation
•Room temperature control
Supportive Care
•Clonidine
•Beta Blockers
•Morphine
•Gabapentin
Pharmacologic therapy
Adjuncts:
Bromocriptine,
baclofen,
benzodiazepines
Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. Accessed Aug 9, 2022
14. • Non-selective
beta blocker
decreases HR,
myocardial
contractility, BP
• Reduces cerebral
blood flow and
oxygen
consumption
Class/MOA Indications
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Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Propranolol
• Arrhythmias
• Migraine
prophylaxis
• Thyroid storm
• Performance
anxiety disorder
No propranolol Propranolol
UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/propranolol-drug-
information?search=propranolol&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_
type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1#F214884. Accessed Aug 10, 2022
15. Pharmacokinetics Adverse Reactions
• PHS starting dose:
10 mg TID
Dosing/Administration
15
• Onset: 1-2 hours
after PO
• Rapid and
Complete PO
absorption, F~ 0.25
• 4 L/kg distribution
• IR t1/2: 3-6 hrs; ER
8-10 hrs
• Highly lipophilic
• CNS
penetration
Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Propranolol
• Common
• Diarrhea,
vomiting
• Dizziness, fatigue
• Serious
• Brady-
arrhythmias
• Heart failure,
Heart block,
hypotension
• Bronchospasms
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Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Proposed Benefits of Propranolol
Neuro-
protective
Mitigates
hyper
adrenergic
state
Optimizes
brain
perfusion
Brain
volume
control
Mitigates
vasogenic
edema
Koskinen LOD, et al. 2014. Neuroscience 283:245-255. Accessed Aug 12, 2022
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
17. Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Literature Review:
17
Beta Blockers in Critically Ill Patients with
Traumatic Brain Injury: Results from a
Multi-Center, Prospective, Observational
AAST Study
Eric J. Ley, MD; Samuel D. Leonard, BS, Galinos
Barmparas, MD et al. 2018
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•Evaluate the effects of beta blockers (BBs) on mortality in
TBI patients
Objective
•Multi-center, prospective, observational trial
Design
• Compared patients receiving any BB during admission to
those who did not (BB-)
Intervention
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
19. Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
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Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• >/= 18 y/o
• Blunt TBI w/ CT demonstrating acute TBI
• ICU admission at presentation
• Expired patients in the ED
• > 12 hours since injury if transferring from
outside hospital
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Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Data Collection
• Enrolled adult trauma patients with a TBI requiring ICU admission
from January 1, 2015 to January 31, 2017
• Data for patients meeting inclusion criteria collected
• Age, gender
• Mechanism of injury
• Glasgow Comas Scale (GCS) score
• CT head findings and hospital procedures
• Systolic Blood pressure
• Other medications
• Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) score and Injury Severity Score
(ISS)
• Beta blocker indication: PSH, HTN, Tachycardia, etc.
21. Brown PA, et al. JAMA. 2021;325(9):833. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.0669
10%
mortality
rate
2l65
patients 90% power 2% difference
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Outcomes Statistical Test
• 30-day
mortality
• Length of
hospital stay
• Student’s t test or Mann-Whitney U-Test
• Chi-Square or Fischer’s exact test
• Multivariate logistic regression model+ adjusted
odds ratios (AORs) and 95% CIs
• Kaplan-Meier (KM) curves with Cox-regression
model with adjusted hazard ratios (AHR) and 95%
CIs
• P < 0.05
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
22. Results-Baseline Characteristics
Characteristic BB (1120) BB- (1132) P-value
Most
common
BB:
labetalol
IV,
propra-
nolol PO
3rd most
common
Age (mean years) 57 49 < 0.01
Male (%) 70 68 0.29
MVC (%) 21 24 < 0.01
Fall (%) 43 35 <0.01
anticoagulant (%) 24 13 < 0.01
Pre-hospital BB (%) 17 1 < 0.01
GCS </=8 (%) 40 36 0.09
ISS <16 18 34 <0.01
ISS 16-25 36 38 < 0.01
ISS > 25 46 28 < 0.01
SAH 67 60 0.02
IPH 27 25 0.31
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Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
23. Results: 30-day mortality
Endpoint BB (n=1120) BB- (n=1132) AOR (95% CI)
30-day
mortality
13.8% 17.7% 0.35 (0.26-
0.47), adjusted
p <0.001
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Endpoint BB (n=1120) BB- (n=1132) AHR (95% CI)
Adjusted 30-
day mortality
0.42 (0.33-
0.53), adjusted
p < 0.001
NNT
~26
24. Results: Length of stay
Endpoint BB (n=1120) BB- (n=1132) Adjusted mean
difference (95% CI)
Overall
hospital stay
(mean days +/-
SD)
21 +/- 25 10 +/- 37 8.00 (4.82-11.15);
adjusted p-value <
0.01
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
25. Results: Lower mortality in propranolol cohort
Endpoint Propranolol
(n=354)
Other BB (n=766) AOR (95% CI)
30-day
mortality
9.3% 15.9% 0.51 (0.31-0.85),
adjusted p =.010
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
NNT ~15
26. Conclusions
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Survival
MOA
Non-
randomized
Researchers
• Patients who received beta
blockers after TBI had a lower
unadjusted and adjusted
mortality rate even after
accounting for survival bias
• Propranolol associated with lower
mortality rate than other BBs
Need for randomized controlled studies
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
27. Strengths and Weaknesses
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• Generated KM curves to
account for survival bias
and effect of BB timing
administration
• Profile similar to patient
EG
• Multi-center and large
number of patients
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Observational trial
• Potential for different
results with propensity-
score matching
• Selection bias with
earlier deaths
• Unequal baseline
characteristics
• Lack of long-term follow
up
28. Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Literature Review:
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Role of Early Propranolol in Weaning from
Mechanical Ventilator in Severe Traumatic
Brain Injury Patients
Tamer Habib, Ahmed Sabry, Ahmed El-Beheiry,
Islam Ahmed
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
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•Investigate whether early, low-dose propranolol after severe
TBI (EPAT) can affect weaning from mechanical
ventilation (MV).
Objective
•Prospective randomized trial conducted in Egypt
Design
• Propranolol 40 mg PO BID (EPAT) versus no BB use (no
EPAT)
• Administered within 24 hours from admission
Intervention
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
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Primary Outcome Statistical Test
• Number of days on a MV
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
• Mann-Whitney U-Test
• Chi-Square or Fischer’s exact test
• P < 0.05
31. Results-Baseline Characteristics
Characteristic EPAT (n= 102) Non-EPAT (n-238) P-value
Age (years) 23-64 24-60 0.061
GSC (mean) 5.12 5.99 0.001
Head AIS score (mean) 3.17 3.64 0.0031
ISS (mean) 17.65 19.74 0.001
SBP (mmHg) (mean) 139.4 140.18 0.579
HR (beats min) (mean) 96.36 87.29 0.0021
Subdural hematoma (%) 31.4 32.8 0.692
Intraventricular
hemorrhage (%)
12.7 9.7 0.822
No significant differences between receipt of mannitol, 3% NaCl,
Craniotomy/craniectomy, or type of brain injury
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
32. Results: Efficacy
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
Endpoint EPAT (n=102) Non-EPAT
(n=238)
P
Duration of
ventilation (range
days)
4-12 6-16 0.0013
ICU length of stay
(range days)
6-16 8-20 0.003
Hospital stay (range
days)
8-20 10-24 0.005
Mortality [n (%)] 55 (53.92) 125 (52.52) 0.392
33. Results: Safety and Complications
33
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
Endpoint EPAT (n=102) Non-EPAT
(n=238)
P
Bradycardia events
(mean)
1.7 4.8 0.06
Hypotensive events
(mean)
0.9 0.7 0.50
ARDS [n (%)] 4 (3.92) 6 (2.52) 0.70
VAP [n (%)] 10 (9.80 20 (8.40) 0.70
DVT [ (n (%)] 1 (0.98) 2 (0.84) 0.09
34. Conclusions
34
Large studies + mortality
Safety
Length
of stay
MV
duration
Researchers
• EPAT does not increase number or
severity of hypotensive episodes
• EPAT after TBI may be associated with
decreased MV duration and ICU length
of stay
• EPAT does not decrease mortality in the
ICU
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
35. Strengths and Weaknesses
35
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Single center and small
sample sizes study limit
conclusions
• Randomized study
• Baseline
characteristics well
balanced
• Good representation
of EG’s head injuries
and closest age range
to EG
36. Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Literature Review:
36
Using Propranolol in Traumatic Brain
Injury to Reduce Sympathetic Storm
Phenomenon: A Prospective Randomized
Clinical Trial
Mona Ahmed Ammar, Noha Sayed Husein
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
37. 37
•Evaluate the effects of propranolol on catecholamine levels
and vitals/labs
Objective
•Single-center, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-
controlled trial
Design
• Propranolol 1mg IV versus IV placebo
Intervention
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
38. Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
38
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Isolated blunt TBI
• 18-60 years old
• GCS 9-12 and normal procalcitonin
• Pre-existing heart disease, MI, craniotomy, pre-
existing cerebral dysfunction, spinal cord injury,
DM, sepsis, severe liver or kidney disease
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
39. 39
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Intervention and Monitoring
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
• Group B: IV placebo same timeline as group A
• Group A: IV propranolol 1 mg every 6 hours from
admission- for 7 days
• Doses stopped for HR < 60 BPM, MAP < 60 mmHg
Monitoring: Vitals every 2 hours (HR, RR, MAP,
temp), catecholamine levels on admission and day 7
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Outcomes Statistical Test
• Catecholamine
levels
• Vitals and Labs
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Chi-square tests
• Independent t-test
• Mann-Whitney Test
• P < 0.05
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
41. Results-Baseline Characteristics
Characteristic Group A (n=30) Group B (n=30) P-value
Age (years) 52 +/- 11.66 55 +/- 12.3 0.238
Sex (male: female) 18:12 16:14 0.602
41
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
• No statistical differences between the two
groups
• Overall age range: 18-65 years old
42. Results: Efficacy
42
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Endpoint Group A
(n=30)
Group B (n=30) P
NE (pg/mL) day 1 (mean) 523.50 548.00 0.035
NE (pg/mL) day 7 (mean) 206.87 529.33 < 0.001
E (pg/mL) day 1 (mean) 205.37 194.53 0.121
E(pg/mL) day 7 (mean) 69.00 190.73 < 0.001
D(pg/mL) day 1 (mean) 81.63 80.13 0.477
D(pg/mL) day 7 (mean) 32.90 78.00 < 0.001
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
43. 43
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Endpoint Group A
(n=30)
Group B (n=30) P
MABP day 1 (mean) 109.70 109.47 0.896
MABP day 7 (mean) 80.83 90.10 < 0.001
HR day 1 (beats/min,
mean)
106.2 107.00 0.690
HR day 7 (beats/min,
mean)
69.53 90.00 < 0.001
RR day 1 27.73 26.33 0.182
RR day 7 16.03 18.20 < 0.001
Temp day 1 (deg. C) 38.68 38.36 0.065
Temp day 7 (deg. C) 37.16 38.25 < 0.001
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
44. Conclusions
44
Support early use of
propranolol
GCS
outcomes
Lower E,
NE, D
levels
Improved
HR, RR,
temp
Researchers
• Propranolol reduced manifestations of
sympathetic storm, with better control of
temperature
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
45. Strengths and Weaknesses
45
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Single center study
• Small number of participants
• Exclusion of GCS </= 8 and
many disease states to favor
an overall healthier
population
• Lack of long-term outcomes
• Randomized study
• Similar baseline
characteristics w/
few sig. differences
on day 1
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
46. Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Literature Review:
46
Beta-Blocker Therapy In Severe Traumatic
Brain Injury: A Prospective Randomized
Controlled Trial
Hosseinali Khalil, Rebccka Ahl, Shhram Paydar,
et al. 2020
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
47. 47
•Examine effect of BBs on outcomes in severe intracranial
TBI patients
Objective
•Single-center, non-blinded randomized trial
Design
• Propranolol 20 mg PO Q12H versus placebo
Intervention
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
48. Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
48
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• AIS >/= 3 (severe intracranial injury)
• >/= 18 y/o
• NICU admission
• Pre-existing beta blocker therapy
• Persistent shock (SBP < 100 mmHg or oliguria)
at 24 H after admission
• Transferred from outside hospital
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
49. 49
Outcomes Statistical Test
• In-hospital mortality
• Extended GCS (GCS-E) on
discharge and 6- month post-
discharge follow-up
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
20% event
rate
210
patients
80% power
65% RR
reduction with
P < 0.05
• Chi-square or two-sided Fischer’s
exact test
• Student’s t-test or Mann-Whitney
Test
• Poisson regression model
• Adjusted incidence rate ratios
(Adj. IRRs)
50. 50
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Intervention and Monitoring
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Exclusions from further analysis:
BB+ HR < 50 BPM or SBP < 100 mmHg or refusal to continue 10-day treatment period
Treatment X 10 days
20 mg PO propranolol (BB) Placebo (BB-)
Randomization
Isolated Severe TBI patients
53. Conclusions
53
Routine use of beta blockers
Survival+
outcomes
24 hours
Severe
Isolated
TBI
Researchers
• Propranolol administered at 24 h after
admission in patients with a severe
isolated TBI associated with a significant
decrease in mortality
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
54. Strengths and Weaknesses
54
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Single center study
• Unblinded
• Low number of participants
enrolled
• Randomized study
• Evaluated longer
term outcomes
• Use of a regression
model to adjust for
covariates
• Good representation
of different disease
states and profile
similar to EG
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
55. Summary: Pooling everything together
55
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Trial Design Primary findings Limitations Anna’s LOE
(1-4)
Ley et al.
2018
Prospective
observational
Lower adjusted mortality
Propranolol > other BBs
Observational 4
Ammar
2018
Prospective
Randomized
Lower catecholamine
levels on day 7 w/
propranolol
Small n
Single-center
Large exclusion
3
Habib
2018
Prospective
randomized
Shorter duration of MV
with propranolol
Single-center
Unknown
mortality benefits
Older population
2
Khalil
2020
Prospective
Randomized
Significant decrease in
mortality
Single center
Open label
1
56. Patient EG
EG is a 19 year-old male with no significant past medical history who is
brought to Lutheran General Hospital (LGH) with multiple fractures and a
head injury after a high-speed motorcycle accident. Imaging revealed
intraparenchymal, ventricular and subdural hemorrhages on the left side as
well as multiple fractures. The patient underwent immediate interventions
and was admitted to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU).
Imaging
Initial
Interventions
• Seizing upon
arrival
• Hypotensive
• GCS: 5
Physical
Exam/Vitals
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• Propranolol 40
mg QID
Beta Blocker
• Multiple
hemorrhages
• Scapular,
tibial, fibular
and sacral
fractures
• Intubation
• External
fixation of
tibial/fibular
fractures
• EVD
placement
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57. Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
EG’s propranolol course
7/22/2022
(Day 11)
7/25/2022
(Day14)
7/27/2022
(Day 16)
Propranolol
20 mg QID
Propranolol
40 mg QID
Propranolol
50 mg QID
Per NG tube
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Similar to trials Different than trials
• Types of head injury
• GCS score
• Propranolol given after
24 hours since admission
• Younger patient with no
comorbidities
• Patient treated in a
different center with
different practices
• In response to the attending, the evidence behind propranolol/beta
blocker use in PSH 2/2 TBI is mainly based on small single center
studies. Data in injuries similar to EG are promising, but more
studies are needed.
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• Conduct larger, multi-center sites
• Determine which patients will benefit
• Age
• Comorbidities
• Types of injuries
Future Studies
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PSH is most commonly described after brain trauma but can also occur after nontraumatic forms of acute brain disease, including anoxic-ischemic coma after cardiac arrest and intracranial hemorrhage
However, findings from other studies have suggested that a diagnosis of PSH in TBI patients was associated with longer hospitalization periods—approximately added at least 14 days—and worse clinical outcome had significantly lower motor scores and worse Glasgow Outcome Scale scores. The cause of increased mortality of PSH in severe TBI patients may result from those who did not respond to treatments rather than the complication itself, which leads to a prolonged duration of this complication, resulting in metabolic disorders or malnutrition and the deterioration of neurological condition occurring eventually
Furthermore, this model explains why those with less brainstem involvement have a shorter duration of paroxysm and a much easier recovery of upper-spinal inhibition.
Although consensus on the isolated symptoms of this complication consists of six core sympathetic and motor features (tachycardia, tachypnea, hypertension, hyperthermia, hyperhidrosis, and posturing), PSH is a complex syndrome that shows individual differences across a spectrum of clinical symptoms (1, 9, 16). In fact, few patients present with all symptoms, while the vast majority of patients present with a single combination or various combinations of core symptoms (11). This is partly because individual differences or some symptoms are masked by the TBI therapeutic process (e.g., analgesic and sedative)
The majority of patients will recover in a few weeks, while fewer severe cases remain in a low-response state of rehabilitation for several weeks to months, even more than 1 year after injury (6, 7, 9). With the time window of each episode being within a few minutes to 2 h, duration is influenced by individual differences and management measures (9, 11, 16, 48). A previous study of PSH in the ICU suggested that the average episode duration was about half an hour (9). With reference to the daily self-limitation of PSH, researchers found that the average frequency of episodes is about 5.8 times a day, through collection of qualitative data from different literature (9, 38). Episode severity is reduced with the duration of disease, and the natural course (from initial injury to the asymptomatic phase) of PSH is about 2 weeks in general (6, 49). To our knowledge, several features, such as sweating (the commonest), tachycardia, and posturing will continue to the rehabilitation stage of TBI
However, some limitations affect the identification of PSH in TBI patients. First, the isolated feature of PSH may be hidden in many TBI-related complications such as seizures, sepsis, hypoxia, hypoglycemia, and traumatic pain. Second, some diagnostic criteria are only suitable for use after special clinical features first appear
For instance, the key step in treatment of PSH patients with hyperhidrosis is sufficient fluid replacement, rather than control of the sympathetic outbreak, because dehydration will reduce consciousness, and either positive pharmacotherapy or external cooling is critical for hyperthermia, as fever is inherently harmful. Prompt and adequate treatment of PSH may reduce the likelihood of secondary complications, such as dehydration, weight loss and malnutrition, and muscle contractures.
Previous experience holds that there is a sympathetic positive feedback loop in patients with long-term duration that is impossible to disrupt, making treatment all the more difficult (67). Last, it is important to consider the optimal choices in terms of timing, route, and cycle of treatment (65, 68). Here, we classify treatment methods into two main types, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic.
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Patients receiving first BB dose > 30 days after admission placed in the BB- group
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The AIS classifies individual injuries by body region as follows:
AIS 1 – Minor
AIS 2 – Moderate
AIS 3 – Serious
AIS 4 – Severe
AIS 5 – Critical
AIS 6 – Maximal (currently untreatable)
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Association between beta-blocker therapy and in-hospital
survival, GOS-E at discharge and at 6 months were
evaluated using Poisson regression models with robust
standard errors. Potential confounding was adjusted for by
including the following covariates in the model: age, sex,
hypertension, diabetes mellitus, CVD, GCS, head AIS, ISS,
type of intracranial injury/injuries and neurosurgical
intervention. Results are reported as adjusted incidence rate
ratios (IRRs) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals
(CI). A two-sided p value of less than 0.05 was considered
statistically significant